Operational Purchaser
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
Wärtsilä Finland, Marine, Power Supply, Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub, Operational Purchasing is looking for an Operational Purchaser. The position is crucial for securing on-time material availability and optimizing the inventory level. Previous experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry is highly appreciated.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc in Engineering, Economics or similar
• Experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry
• Good communication, teamwork and social skills
• A systematic and proactive approach to working
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong PC skills (e.g. SAP, PowerBI knowledge, advanced Excel skills)
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Finnish, Swedish skills are seen as an advantage
• Knowledge of demand-driven material requirements planning
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as an advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis)
• Experience in process development is seen as an advantage

• Ensure that the right amount of required material is available just on time when needed
• Be responsible for forecasting, requirement and delivery planning, ordering and order supervision for assigned component portfolio
• Operational management of the supply chain for assigned suppliers
• Manage and measure supplier quality level
• Manage document revision to supplier
• Maintain and develop material master data
• Optimize the inventory turnover
• Other tasks related to operative purchasing